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X896 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

153,231 mi
Last recorded153,231 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 153,231 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 149,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system is rusty

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 146,746 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 146,746 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel tank filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 141,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 133,920 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 133,920 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 128,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 128,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,857 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 125,857 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded and blowing and c/pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield insecure felling off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre curbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge start to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge start to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 124,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge start to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge start to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Aug 2018 114,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 117,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 111,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,590 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 74,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,843 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 54,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 47,618 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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X896 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X896 KRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X896 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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